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2 March Bit nippy today. 49 degrees upon departure with expected high of 59. Continued On to the Ringling Brothers Museum (see Wikipedia for better details); good art and landscaping as well as circus history. Çould not cross the Sunshine … Continue reading →

1 March Rain, first in a long time while touring. Lasted almost 10 minutes; just long enough to stop and put on some rain gear. Looked into the eye of the demon and took a bhuddist view: there is no … Continue reading →

28 Feb. Warm Springs Felt energetic today; winds were calm and sun was just right. Headed North and NW following a route the Sam suggested; looks like it is going to be a good one. In Ft. Meyers stopped at … Continue reading →

27 Feb. Key West to Ft Myers Beach If one wants to study the condition of Americans skin this is the place to go; a lot is on display. Little is covered except at a few restaurants. Many many sunbathing … Continue reading →

26 Feb. Key West Spectacular clear, shirtsleave, low wind morning. The difficult Niles channel bridge was easy without the wind; almost enjoyed it . Naturally the wind picked up later. For my records: the cortisone is starting to wear off. … Continue reading →

25 Feb. Key Deer National Refuge A shadow of a Turkey Vulture crossed my path, then a second. Knew I had to keep moving. Generally T Vultures are peaceful creatures riding low thermals overhead; not particularly cute when perched on … Continue reading →

24 Feb. Early ferry to key west. About 120 miles in 3 plus hours. 450 on the boat, many for just a day trip. Boston folks I traveled with sounded the praises of Sarasota; on my route for later but … Continue reading →

23 Feb. Ft Meyers Beach Ferry for Key West leaves early am so decided to see and then spend the night in Ft Meyers Beach – a real vacation resort beach. Turned out to be a good choice. Fun to … Continue reading →

22 Feb. Sanibel II Decided to stay an extra day here. Breakfast with the Islanders. Biked over to a place that advertised "best breakfast on the island". Forty minute wait, naturally with many others, many children needing entertainment while waiting. … Continue reading →

21 Feb. Sanibel Island Did not expect to be here today. Planned to follow Sam's excellent suggestion to go the Cabbage Key. Alas, not to be. Reservation lines down, the number they gave me to get a water taxi did … Continue reading →